Talk about the lack of diversity in tech and venture capital has increased with several recent studies pointing to dismal numbers of women and minorities in leadership positions as well as high-profile lawsuits.

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan said Tuesday that he is redoubling the agency’s efforts to boost the recruiting and promotion of African-Americans, Hispanics and other minorities within the agency.

This year, the Academy has invited more people than it has for the past few years and represents the organization’s ongoing efforts to grow its nearly 6,000-person membership ranks with more younger people, women and minorities.

The Justice Department is preparing to issue reports on the Ferguson, Mo., police department explaining its expected decision not to file criminal charges against a former officer who killed an unarmed black teen while excoriating the department’s treatment of minorities.